ccwks 04-18-06MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION
Apri118, 2006
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 in
the Municipal Complex Council Chambers at 7:00 pm, 1400 Schertz Parkway
Building #4, Schertz, Texas. The following members were present: Mayor Hal
Baldwin presiding, Council Members Carl Douglas, John Trayhan, Reginna Agee,
Tony Wilenchik and Michael Carpenter. Also present were City Manager, Don
Taylor, Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale, Community Services Director,
Gail Douglas, and Deputy City Secretary Mary Ybarra.
#1 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro-tem Wilenchik called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., and advised that
Mayor Baldwin would be running late this evening, but is expected.
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Road made the following comments:
• Referenced a meeting in Marion with speaker Congressman Cuellar.
• Inquired on status of Post Office issue and would like an update.
Patrick True, President of Schertz Chamber of Commerce prepared a statement relative
to negotiations between the VFW and the Schertz Chamber of Commerce and the recent
comments by Councilmember Wilenchik. He covered such items as:
• City contract with SBA to coordinator the 4th of July Jubilee
• SBA did not hand over the Jubilee to Chamber, June 28, 2005; SBA changed
their scope and became the Schertz Chamber of Commerce.
• Schertz Chamber of Commerce separate entity from the City, however, works
close to together to accomplish the same goals.
• Chamber is anon-profit organization.
• Council meeting not an appropriate forum to discuss negotiations between the
VFW and Schertz Chamber of Commerce.
• Council not made aware of latest information from the VFW that transpired
seven hours prior (Tuesday) the Council meeting.
• Why the Chamber was developed; to promote, assist local business within the
community.
• VFW sent revised proposal with expenses, and Chambers revised negotiations
with the VFW.
• The need for communication to avoid miscommunications as occurred last
week.
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It was pointed out that the information relayed to Council last week was from a meeting
held at VFW (Monday), to the general VFW board. On Tuesday negotiations with the
VFW and Schertz Chamber of Commerce changed those concerns relayed at the Monday
meeting.
#3 CONSENT AGENDA:
A) ORDINANCE: Final reading on an ordinance amending the Unified
Development Code (UDC) Ordinance 96-5-28 by rezoning 6.256+acres out of the
G. Malpaz Survey No. 67, Abstract No. 221, in Guadalupe County, Schertz,
Texas from Pre Development (PD) to General Business (GB); providing an
effective date; and providing a repealing clause.
B) ORDINANCE: Final reading of an ordinance amending the City of Schertz
Comprehensive Land Plan, Chapter 5 (Transportation), Figure 5.2 (Master
Thoroughfare Plan).
C) ORDINANCE: Final reading on a request for a Specific Use Permit of Lots
9-11, Block 3 in the Nell Deane Subdivision. The 2.8229+acre tract shows 5,600
square foot of office/warehouse facilities located in the Air Installation
Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ). The property is zoned General Business (GB).
Before consideration on item #3 Consent Agenda, it was brought to Council attention that
further discussion is necessary on item #3B. Mayor Pro-Tem Wilenchik advised that item
#3B would be pulled from the consent for discussion.
At this time, Councilmember Trayhan made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Carpenter to approve consent agenda items #3A and #3C. The vote was:
AYES: Council Members Douglas, Trayhan, Agee, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NAY: None.
#3B ORDINANCE: Final reading of an ordinance amending the City of Schertz
Comprehensive Land Plan, Chapter 5 (Transportation) Figure 5.2 (Master Thoroughfare
Plan).
Larry Dublin from Ford Engineering reported a change to figure 5.2 (Master
Thoroughfare Plan). The change is to the extension of Enterprise Drive #5, changing 86'
right of way to a 60' right of way. There were no other changes.
Councilmember Douglas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Carpenter to
approve final reading of an ordinance amending the City of Schertz Comprehensive Land
Plan, Chapter 5 (Transportation) Figure 5.2 (Master Thoroughfare Plan) to include the
change to Enterprise Drive. The vote was:
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AYES: Council Members Douglas, Trayhan, Agee, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NAY: None.
#4 Discussion and action on appointing members to the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board.
City Manager Taylor reported no changes.
Councilmember Douglas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Carpenter to
approve appointing the eight members as presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board. The vote was:
AYES: Council Members Douglas, Trayhan, Agee, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NAY: None.
#5 Discussion and action on the construction and design features for the East
Live Oak Road elevated water tank.
Larry Dublin, Ford engineering introduced cost estimates for various examples
introduced at last meeting, which Council has been provided in hard copies. He gave cost
estimates on various tank paints, font design, stem construction and functionality options,
etc. Cost estimates vary from $100,000 to $225,000. He added that budget amount of
$200,000 was allocated for tank aesthetics, etc.; so cost estimates are well within range of
budget amount (original bond 3.5 million).
He went on to say that the information before Council is primarily to gather input from
Council. The next step in the process is to go out for bid around time frame of mid May,
a public hearing scheduled by Planning and Zoning on platting of property, at which time
Council will be briefed on the outcome, etc.
It was Council consensus to go forward with project.
#6 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Called under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government
Code, Sub-Section Section 551.071 Consultant with Attorney
Sub- Section 551.074 on Personnel Matters-
A. Performance evaluation on Don E. Taylor, City Manager
B. Performance evaluation on Stacy Padgett, Municipal Court Judge
An Executive Session was held from 7: 40 p.m. to 8:40 p.m.
#7 Action, if any on above subject of the Executive Session.
Councilmember Wilenchik made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Trayhan based
on the performance of the City Manager have found that he has met and exceeded all
goals and standards set by Council, and recommend a 10% salary increase. The vote was:
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AYES: Council Members Douglas, Trayhan, Agee, Wilenchik and Carpenter.
NAY: None.
Mayor Baldwin stated that Council feels strongly that Mr. Don Taylor has accomplished
expectations set by Council. He has done a magnificent job; has provided leadership and
wisdom and wish to continue with Mr. Taylor's leadership and good forward to many
good things in the future.
Mr. Taylor thanked Council for their confidence, however mentioned that his job is made
easier by a hard working staff. He would like to recognize staff and that it one of the best
he has worked with. Staff makes him look good and hopes that everyone is proud of our
City staff.
Mayor Baldwin informed that evaluation on Judge Padgett has not been completed and
for that reason there was no discussion. He would talk with Judge Padgett and explain.
#8 Items by City Manager Taylor and Staff
General Announcements
• Briefed Council on Post Office issue and advised that Schertz Postmaster was
notified that earnest money allotted for the Schertz Post Office has been returned.
The plans as reported are to place a triple wide mobile home with window usage
and move other operations to Universal City. After hearing this, made a few calls
and finally got to talk with Congressman Cuellar and explained the situation and
now it's a matter of waiting to hear from Washington. It's upsetting that this plan
is being considered. At next meeting will plan to have Schertz Postmaster for an
official update.
#9 Items by Council
Council Member Douglas
^ Had no comments.
Council Member Trayhan
^ Congratulated Amy Madison on her recent certification in Economic Development.
Would like to publicly recognize her accomplishment at a future meeting.
Council Member Agee
^ Had no comments.
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Mayor Pro-Tem Wilenchik
Update on Doggy Dash: over 100 applications so far. The event is scheduled on the
29~' of May. Have some great sponsors so far. Leslie Mouton/Mayor Baldwin will
start the race.
Council Member Carpenter
^ Would like to add BVYA meetings to the event calendar enclosed in Council packet.
^ Asked that he would like to place on a future agenda discussion of adding the "Texas
Pledge" to the start of Regular Council meetings.
^ Asked for update regarding the possibility that some Ordinances were repealed with
the adoption of the new codification.
^ Paschal Elementary; parents have concerns with light functionality (being too long) at
intersection.
#10 Items by Mayor
^ Mayor arrived at 7:40 p.m. and had no comments.
#18 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting at 8:45 Vim.
Hal Baldwin, Mayor, City Schertz
ATTEST:
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Mal Yb Deputy City Secretary
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